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Framed Print of Three Knuckle bone Gaming Pieces ca
Three Knuckle bone Gaming Pieces ca. 1550–1458 B.C. New Kingdom The term knuckle bone designates the astragalus, a small bone found within the tarsal joint of hooved animals. It was used as a randomizing device because it has four long sides on which it could land when cast, with the numerical value assigned to the side facing up. Imitations of astragalus bones were also made from wood, clay, ivory, stone, and metal. In Egypt, these are better attested from the 17th Dynasty on, which is likely related to the introduction of the game of twenty squares. Egyptians adopted astragali to play sene Three Knuckle bone Gaming Pieces ca. 1550–1458 B.C. New Kingdom The term knuckle bone designates the astragalus, a small bone found within the tarsal joint of hooved animals. It was used as a randomizing device because it has four long sides on which it could land when cast, with the numerical value assigned to the side facing up. Imitations of astragalus bones were also made from wood, clay, ivory, stone, and metal. In Egypt, these are better attested from the 17th Dynasty on, which is likely related to the introduction of the game of twenty squares. Egyptians adopted astragali to play senet, and these are the only casting devices represented in New Kingdom playing scenes.. Three Knuckle bone Gaming Pieces. ca. 1550–1458 B.C.. Bone. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 1, Chamber B, MMA excavations, 1915–16. Dynasty 18, early. © MET/BOT
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Media ID 40756239
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.6cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
